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If you developed mesothelioma from asbestos, make sure you are armed with information and ready for the fight ahead. Below are 10 common questions to ask before filing a lawsuit for mesothelioma. These can help get you started on your case, including who to hold accountable and how, and provide a launch pad for a… View Article
In the early 1980s and 1990s, many Americans were diagnosed with mesothelioma. The number now stands at around 3000 annual infections. The disease is caused by exposure to asbestos, a strong carcinogenic mineral found in many different forms. Asbestosis (the inflammation of the lungs and other organs that results from asbestos exposure) can be fatal…. View Article
If your husband, wife, parent, or child was diagnosed with mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos and subsequently died, you could be eligible to collect wrongful death damages by filing a mesothelioma lawsuit after their death. This type of lawsuit is filed on behalf of the deceased person. The lawsuit you file can recover damages… View Article
To qualify for a talcum powder lawsuit, you must have received an ovarian cancer or mesothelioma diagnosis after using or being exposed to talc-containing products. Some other cancers may also be eligible for a talcum powder lawsuit, but strong scientific and medical evidence must support those claims. A talcum powder lawsuit lawyer can help you… View Article
Asbestos exposure can lead to serious health problems like asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. If you were exposed to asbestos and have now been diagnosed with one of these diseases, you have a right to seek compensation. An attorney from our network can help you negotiate a suitable settlement for your injuries and losses. Before… View Article
You may qualify for an asbestos lawsuit if you have a related diagnosis or breathing-related health issues linked to your history of asbestos exposure. Many who pursue compensation in these cases worked in an industry known to handle asbestos and related materials or have other documented exposure to the dangerous fibers. If you have questions… View Article
Talcum powder has been around for a long time. In fact, talcum powder has been used as a personal hygiene product even before the 20th Century. Although many people use talcum powder today without any issues, many others do in fact have issues with its use. Some claimants have shown that using talcum powder can… View Article
A federal watchdog agency under the Department of Justice condemned Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) bankruptcy filing in 2021. The United States Trustee says that the company’s Chapter 11 filing was not a good faith effort to restructure following financial challenges. Instead, it was intended to deprive talc lawsuit plaintiffs of their day in court. Last… View Article
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral used in many products, including building materials and insulation. However, inhaling asbestos fibers has been known to cause serious health problems like mesothelioma (a rare cancer of the chest or abdomen lining). Asbestos poisoning can develop slowly over time or quickly after a single exposure. The first signs… View Article
The first signs of an illness related to asbestos exposure can include a persistent cough, shortness of breath, extreme tiredness, and pain in the shoulder or chest. Before being regulated, asbestos was widely used in many commercial and industrial products across many industries, putting hundreds of thousands of people at high risk of developing serious… View Article
People who qualify for the talcum powder lawsuit have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, endometrial ovarian cancer, or ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson talc-based baby powder. However, they must prove these effects occurred as a result of using the product and nothing else. Johnson & Johnson recalled the product in 2019 after the… View Article
Talcum powder lawsuits have been making headlines recently. Many women have used talcum powder for feminine hygiene for decades, and now some of them claim that this product caused their ovarian cancer. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using talcum powder, you may be considering filing a talcum… View Article
As of June 2022, some talcum powder lawsuits have reached settlements, but thousands are still pending. Many women claimed they developed ovarian cancer after using talc-based powders. An epidemiologist named Dr. Daniel Cramer claimed this product was dangerous when he published his findings that women who used talc-based powders on their genital area were at… View Article
Every mass tort case is unique, including a talcum powder lawsuit. Therefore, the timeline from the start of filing to the date you receive your check can vary depending on the case, the facts, and the number of plaintiffs and defendants. All mass tort cases involve time-sensitive processes, just like other court cases. It could… View Article
If you or someone you love is considering filing a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, you may want to know what the average settlement for talcum powder lawsuits is and how much compensation you could receive. The answer to that is challenging because each case is unique. The circumstances… View Article
About Talcum Powder Lawsuits The outcome of recent talcum powder lawsuits has shown that juries agree with the plaintiffs based on the evidence and research presented at trial. Many have ruled that the manufacturers of these products made and distributed a defective product, and they likely knew it for decades. As of January 2022, there… View Article
Once a common and supposedly benign household product, talcum powder has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years due to a series of studies and lawsuits about its risks. With suspected links to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, talc-based products are now at the center of several legal battles. If you also suffered from illness or… View Article
Exposure to asbestos can cause serious medical problems, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. By filing an asbestos lawsuit, you can hold the company or corporation that caused your exposure financially accountable. You may be able to seek compensation for medical treatment, lost income, and the long-term consequences of your condition. Likewise, you could recover wrongful… View Article
In June 2021, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class One recall of all Philips continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. All machines produced between 2009 and 2021 put patients at risk of developing cancer, fertility issues, and other life-threatening conditions. If you or a loved one developed health complications after using… View Article
Several types of negligence can cause injuries of one sort or another, and each type constitutes a different form of mass tort case. Common examples include: Dangerous and defective products: RoundUp or glyphosate-based weed killers, Johnson & Johnson talc-based products, 3M Combat v2 military earplugs lawsuits Exposure to toxic substances: Asbestos-mesothelioma and Agent Orange lawsuits … View Article
The Bayer AG/Monsanto RoundUp® lawsuits claim the company failed to warn users of the increased risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma and other forms of cancer. Individuals who have experienced significant exposure to RoundUp®, and have been diagnosed with a form of B cell or T Cell non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, including its many subtypes such as follicular lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and hairy cell leukemia are potentially eligible for significant compensation.
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